Halloween is near and I feel so far behind

[wolf123]

Hi everyone, I am new to this. it will be my fist time llght show.and I am trying to setup for Halloween. I am using Xlights program, I really like it. the problem is now I need to assign my props (house outline, 3 maxtrix , bats, tombstones etc.) to my controllers. I am using a macbook pro and my controllers are Alphapix 16 and a 4. I visited many videos however I couldnt ping my macbook to the controllers using the Ethernet cord. Also to get started learning Xlights I used a bunch of nulls instead of assigning universes. now I am alittle confused on how to assign to the controllers. I brought Holidaycoro Ready2run controllers, my girlfriend figured out how to solder the strips to the pigtails but for the bullet nodes we don't know how. Also we brought a Pi and havent figured that out yet to use. She downloaded all the software needed we thought but it is a no go. If anyone have any time to help me , I would be so grateful I really want this to happen before Halloween but I am so scared this won't happen, but I am a fighter. Can anyone help me? where should start hanging the lights from the roof down? where and how do I put the controller for the house. and how to map everything in my show that it works? I don't have any power injections, someone said to just run shows no more thank 50% of the lights power it would work, is that true? I will send a copy of  a show file. OH, I would really appreciate this.

[keithsw1111]

Join the Facebook group or drop by zoom pretty much and evening. Almost always someone there who can help.


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[wolf123]

i'll try Facebook again, however I am not a big Facebook user. Thanks anyway.

[Ebuechner]

I think Zoom would be your best bet.
I help a couple of people every time I log on, and it's much easier because you can share your screen so we can walk you through things.
It works best if you at least have a microphone for your computer a camera isn't necessary but sometimes is helpful.

[wolf123]

Okay thanks, I signed up but not familiar with that program.

[wolf123]

I just went to Zoom is it free or cost? Then how do I find the help?

[keithsw1111]

Zoom is free to use. You need to use the link in the xlights help menu or on the xlights.org web page to get into the right meeting.


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[poporacer]

This is my first year as well, but I have learned so much. I can help you get set up as much as I can. I am not familiar with your controllers, but that shouldn't be a problem. I will be watching for your response.